Mechatronics Engineering, MEng

General information

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechatronics Engineering allows a student to study all of the main areas associated with mechatronics engineering. Mechatronics engineering is an interdisciplinary discipline featuring aspects of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, and controls. Opportunities exist for graduate students to explore these areas. Topics can vary widely and may include robotics, autonomous systems, bio-mechatronics, controls, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Admission requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate studies , applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements:

Completion of an undergraduate engineering degree in a relevant field from an accredited engineering program at a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

Applicants must possess maturity and self-motivation. Close technical contact with a faculty member is an essential part of graduate education in engineering. MEng applicants who select the MEng-Project option must find a professor who is willing to act as a project supervisor. In the event the MEng-Project applicant cannot find a project supervisor, the applicant may be considered for admission into the MEng-Course option.

A current list of graduate faculty is available on the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s website.

Part-time studies

To facilitate access to all potential students, part-time studies are permitted. Engineers in local industries and government agencies, for example, may wish to access the MEng program through part-time studies.

Degree requirements - MEng (course-based option)

For the MEng course-based option, students must complete 10 courses worth a total of 30 credits.

Required courses

Four core courses are required to be taken by all students in the MEng program. These are expected to be taken first before other graduate courses:

Additional core courses

A minimum of three courses must be taken from the following list of core courses:

Remaining courses

The remaining courses are expected to be taken from graduate courses listed in the student’s program. Students are also provided the allowances listed below for undergraduate courses and courses outside of the program.

Undergraduate courses

MEng course-based students may take one senior-year undergraduate course from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science in lieu of one graduate-level course, provided they have not taken similar courses during their undergraduate degree and the course is approved by the graduate program director.

Courses outside of the program

MEng course-based students may take up to two courses in other graduate programs at the university, provided that students have not taken similar courses during their undergraduate or master’s degrees, and the courses are approved by the graduate program director. Students who wish to take courses outside of their program must gain approval from the graduate program director. Students who are uncertain about the academic background needed for a graduate course should consult the course instructor before registering for the course.

Degree requirements - MEng (project-based option)

For the MEng project-based option, students must complete eight courses worth a total of 24 credits and a project worth six credits (ENGR 5002G - MEng/MEngM Project ).

Required courses

Four core courses are required to be taken by all students in the MEng program. These are expected to be taken first before other graduate courses:

Additional core courses

A minimum of three courses must be taken from the following list of core courses:

Remaining courses

The remaining courses are expected to be taken from graduate courses listed in the student’s program.

Scope of the project

The project should represent real-world problems. It can be an industry project or defined within a research laboratory or research space setting. The project must be supervised by one of the graduate faculty members in the student’s program who is active in the research area.

Course listing

The following list shows all courses relevant to the MEng in Mechatronics Engineering graduate program:

Program learning outcomes

The following outcomes outline the knowledge and skills students will have achieved upon completion of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes - Mechatronics Engineering, MEng